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Difference between being deaf and being hard to hear.
The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that more than five percent of the world’s population has some form of disabling hearing loss. Doctors will describe someone as having hearing loss when they cannot hear well or at all. You may have heard the terms “hard of hearing” and “deaf” to describe hearing loss. But what do…
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All you need to know about Ramsay Hunt syndrome
Overview Ramsay Hunt syndrome (herpes zoster oticus) occurs when a shingles outbreak affects the facial nerve near one of your ears. In addition to the painful shingles rash, Ramsay Hunt syndrome can cause facial paralysis and hearing loss in the affected ear. Ramsay Hunt syndrome is caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox. After…
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MELATONIN AND INSOMNIA
WHAT IS MELATONIN? Melatonin is a hormone made by the pineal gland. That’s a pea-sized gland found just above the middle of your brain. It helps your body know when it’s time to sleep and wake up. Normally, your body makes more melatonin at night. Levels usually start to go up in the evening once the sun sets. They drop in the morning…
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SUMMER AND HEADACHES OR HEAT HEADACHES
Heat headaches often occur when the weather is hot or during physical activities that raise the body temperature. CAUSES OF HEAT HEADACHES Heat headaches are unlikely to result from the heat itself. In most cases, the cause will be another trigger that is associated with heat. The following are some common triggers of headaches in…
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Retinol Serum and What it does to your Skin?
For people over 30 who are into skin care, retinol is something they use often, have considered or at least wonder about from time to time. But what exactly is this ingredient so often seen in creams and serums alongside buzzwords like “age-defying,” “anti-wrinkle” or “reparative?” Is retinol safe? When should it be used and why? Look…
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HOW CLEAN HOME CAN IMPROVE YOUR HEALTH?
You know you need to clean your house or apartment regularly. Yet many people put it off or don’t bother cleaning at all. Next time you aren’t motivated to clean your home, remind yourself of all the benefits on why it’s important to regularly clean your home. Here are several to remember: You’ll feel less stressed…
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PARKISON DISEASE
Parkinson’s disease is a movement disorder that affects the nervous system. Its symptoms occur because of low dopamine levels in the brain. Experts do not know why Parkinson’s disease develops, but they currently believe that genetic changes and exposure to environmental factors, such as toxins, play a key role. Read on to find out more about…
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HEALTH BENEFITS OF DARK CHOCOLATE
Dark chocolate is loaded with nutrients that can positively affect your health. Made from the seed of the cacao tree, it’s one of the best sources of antioxidants you can find. Studies show that dark chocolate can improve your health and lower the risk of heart disease Antioxidants Dark chocolate contains several compounds that possess…
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SLEEP PARALYSIS
Sleep paralysis is a temporary loss of muscle function while you’re sleeping. It typically occurs: as a person is falling asleep shortly after they have fallen asleep while they’re waking up According to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, people with sleep paralysis usually experience this condition for the first time between the ages of 14…
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HEALTH BENEFITS OF VIRGIN COCONUT OIL
The coconut tree belongs to the palm tree family (Arecaceae), which is botanically a drupe, not a nut. Coconut oil is an edible oil produced from the kernel of mature coconuts and it has gained immense popularity in the recent years for its innumerable health benefits. Almost over thousands of studies have proven, coconut oil to be…